The Power of A Smile
There is something to be said about the power of a smile. It can brighten people’s day, bring smiles to other people, but there are times you really have to be intentional about it. Why is it so easy to put on a smile when …
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French Fries: Crispy, not Limp
Lizzy has discovered a way to make frozen french fries more crispy & delicious. We start with any frozen, unseasoned french fries… we like to buy this big bag from Costco, it’s less than $6 for 8 lbs! Second best option is usually the Aldi …
Delayed Anniversary Getaway Part 2
If you haven’t seen Part 1, you can read it here: I enjoy trying new foods, restaurants, etc & this restaurant is very unique & very highly rated. It’s a very small, 12 person (6 right now with social distancing) restaurant that does a unique …
Delayed Anniversary Getaway Part 1
Grant & I really enjoyed our Madison trip last summer that we took to celebrate our 20th anniversary. So we decided to go back this year to celebrate our 21st. With everything going on this summer, we kept putting off the trip, but finally made …
Weekly Gratitude Post 8/30/20
This week’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by…. Keira! “I am grateful for paper because otherwise I can’t draw! I am also thankful for our chickens. They are fun, even though they are also work. When we first got the chickens, Dad made a …
2 Week Meal Plan 8/30-9/12
Several meals from our last meal plan are carrying over as Grant & I went away for a few days this week…more on that next week. 😉 Sun 8/30 – Fried Chicken M 8/31 – Kiev & Rice Tu 9/1 – Hamburger Casserole Wed 9/2 …
Making an Ancient Scroll
In one of Logan’s history books, it taught him how to make an ancient Scroll. He wanted to make one for McKaylee for her birthday, with Psalm 113-118 printed on it. It was a fun process. First you make a strong “pot” of tea. Then …
Roasted Root Vegetables
Sharing a recipe that Lexa has learned that she loves! Any recipes that, like this, are easy, whole foods, allergen friendly, we are LOVING! 😃 To fill 2 sheet pans, I used: 1 onion, 2 sweet potatoes, 2-3 parsnips (depending on size), 3 carrots (I …